Search Results for: SUSTAINABLE ALASKA

Empire Live: Former CIA Director David Petraeus part of panel on global Arctic interests

Empire Live: Former CIA Director David Petraeus part of panel on global Arctic interests

Live coverage of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds.

Empire Live: Former CIA Director David Petraeus part of panel on global Arctic interests
Alicia Hughes-Skandijs is running for re-election for a Assembly District 1 seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the Candidates: Hughes-Skandijs to fence for Assembly District 1 seat

She’s one of three millenials running for Assembly seats.

Alicia Hughes-Skandijs is running for re-election for a Assembly District 1 seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat
Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat
Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: More state budget cuts are coming next year — will Alaskans be ready?
Opinion: More state budget cuts are coming next year — will Alaskans be ready?
In this October 2015 file photo, maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedestrian ducks rain in front of City Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: City’s budget is unsustainable

“What were they thinking?”

  • Sep 3, 2019
  • By Mike Clemens
In this October 2015 file photo, maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedestrian ducks rain in front of City Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Mendenhall Glacier, seen here in May 2016. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Juneau should be proud of the city’s action on climate change

These projects are community supported and serve climate action and renewable energy goals.

  • Sep 3, 2019
The Mendenhall Glacier, seen here in May 2016. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)
A downed spruce tree sits near the East Glacier Trail at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in this June 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: It’s time to get it right with Tongass, timber, carbon and climate change

A perfect storm is brewing in Southeast Alaska and all weather vanes are pointing to the Tongass National Forest — the “Amazon” of America that… Continue reading

  • Aug 29, 2019
  • By Catherine M. Mater and Dominick A. DellaSala
A downed spruce tree sits near the East Glacier Trail at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in this June 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Empire Live: UA Regents Subcommittee meets on university restructuring
Empire Live: UA Regents Subcommittee meets on university restructuring
One-two punch: Planned Parenthood in Alaska loses state and federal funding

One-two punch: Planned Parenthood in Alaska loses state and federal funding

The organization will no longer receive Title X funds.

One-two punch: Planned Parenthood in Alaska loses state and federal funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy makes an announcement via pre-recorded video on House Bill 2001 and the Permanent Fund Dividend on Monday, August 19, 2019.

Governor signs off on $1,600 PFD, calls for third special session

Dunleavy says remainder of PFD will be sole focus for next special session.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy makes an announcement via pre-recorded video on House Bill 2001 and the Permanent Fund Dividend on Monday, August 19, 2019.
Opinion: Our budget, our values

Opinion: Our budget, our values

We’re sometimes told that government is “bloated.”

  • Aug 18, 2019
  • By Andi Story
Opinion: Our budget, our values
Conservationists promote the Tongass as bulwark against climate change

Conservationists promote the Tongass as bulwark against climate change

Conservationist Dominick DellaSala asks can the Tongass save Alaska?

Conservationists promote the Tongass as bulwark against climate change
The Crown Princess, owned and operated by Princess Cruises, steams by the ruins of the Treadwell Mine’s salt water Pump House and toward Juneau’s downtown harbor in this September 2015 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Cruise ship complaint numbers for this year may surprise you

Complaints about cruise ship emissions and violations are both on track for year-over-year decreases, according to numbers from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. As… Continue reading

The Crown Princess, owned and operated by Princess Cruises, steams by the ruins of the Treadwell Mine’s salt water Pump House and toward Juneau’s downtown harbor in this September 2015 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, center, speaks during a town hall meeting with Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, center, speaks during a town hall meeting with Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: What Alaska’s budget really needs is a tightened spending cap

Opinion: What Alaska’s budget really needs is a tightened spending cap

There is one remedy that should be given special attention.

  • Aug 6, 2019
  • By Ryan McKee
Opinion: What Alaska’s budget really needs is a tightened spending cap

Recognitions for the week of Aug. 4, 2019

Recognitions for Aug. 4, 2019.

  • Aug 4, 2019
Soboleff building gets gold for being green, music program receives a grant, CCS is on the move
Soboleff building gets gold for being green, music program receives a grant, CCS is on the move
Legislature officially adjourns today, waits for Governor’s repsonse
Legislature officially adjourns today, waits for Governor’s repsonse